Nada Surya Sadashiva Temple, Karnataka

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Nada Surya Sadashiva Temple, Karnataka

Surya Temple Road Permanu, Belthangady, Nadu,

Karnataka 574214

Moolavar

Surya Sadashiva

Introduction

• Location: Nada Village, Belthangady Taluk, Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka
• Nearby Landmarks: 4 km north of Ujire on the route from Dharmasthala to Belthangady via Ujire

Puranic Significance

• Legend: A woman chopping grass hit a stone from which blood oozed. She cried out “Sureya” to her son, leading to the place being named Sureya, which evolved into Surya.
• Temple Construction: Built in the 13th century CE with patronage from the Banga chieftains.
• Architecture: Traditional coastal style with a tiled sloping roof.
  • Entrance: Small arch with stucco images of Lord Shiva, Parvati, Nandi, and Lion.
  • Dwaja Sthamba: A tall flagpole facing the sanctum.
  • Sanctum: Enshrines Surya Sadashiva in the form of a Shiva Linga.
  • Kalyani: A stepped well outside the temple, 55 feet deep.
  • Naga Devata Shrine: Located in a forested area.
  • Shiva Lingas: Rocks resembling Shiva Lingas found in a deep pit beyond the shrine.

Beliefs and Traditions

• Clay Offerings: Devotees offer clay models as a gesture of thanks when their wishes are fulfilled.
  • Items Offered: Clay models of children, cradles, limbs, houses, cattle, bullock carts, eyes, ears, etc.
  • Timing: Devotees visit the temple, preferably on Mondays, with clay offerings, a coconut, and 1 kg of rice.
  • Harake Bana (Wish Forest): Offers a place to place the clay models, symbolizing the devotees’ wishes.

Century/Period

13th century CE

Nearest Bus Station

Ujire

Nearest Railway Station

Bantawala Railway Station

Nearest Airport

Mangalore

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